Initial cleaning – Winchester Repeating Arms 1895 User Manual
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MAKE SURE YOU USE ONLY THE EXACT
AMMUNITION/ CALIBER AS LISTED ON THE
BARREL.
Incorrectly reloaded ammunition can cause serious per-
sonal injury and damage to the firearm due to excessive
pressure. Reload only after proper instruction and in strict
compliance with instructions and data contained in cur-
rent reloading manuals.
DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTI-
LATED AREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS, OR
HANDLING AMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN
EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND OTHER SUB-
STANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH
DEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM AND
OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. HAVE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPO-
SURE.
I
NITIAL
C
LEANING
Some metal parts of your new Model 1895 have been
coated at the factory with a rust preventative compound.
Before using your Model 1895, clean the anti-rust com-
pound from the inside of the barrel, receiver, cartridge
feed mechanism and the action/chamber areas. A high
quality, light gun oil should be used to remove this com-
pound and to give your new gun its first lubrication.
Clean the barrel using a cleaning rod and patch as
explained under “Cleaning and Maintenance
Suggestions” found later in this manual. First lubrication
suggestions are outlined below.
If your new Model 1895 is for collector’s purposes only,
and is to remain unfired, it is permissible to leave the rust
preventative compound in place and keep your Model
1895 in its box for maximum protection during long term
storage.